Denbigh Castle

Along with over half a mile of town walls, Denbigh Castle is a classic fortress of Edwardian proportions.

Denbigh Castle

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Along with over half a mile of town walls, Denbigh Castle is a classic fortress of Edwardian proportions. .

Edward Is successful 13th-century campaign in the region was cemented by the creation of an English borough in Denbigh from 1282 onwards. He simply built on top of what was a traditional Welsh stronghold. In so doing he made sure all traces of Dafydd ap Gruffudd, the previous unlucky incumbent, were removed for ever

Henry de Lacy, one of the Kings loyal commanders, was given control of the area and had the task of building the new castle. He couldnt go far wrong with the kings master mason, James of St George, at his side.

It wasnt all plain sailing however.

A Welsh rebellion, led by Madog ap Llywelyn, captured the partly-built castle in 1294 but soon enough Edwards dominance and the castle building programme were restored. You can see for yourself the two phases of building work. The post-rebellion work is marked by different colour stone, thicker curtain walls and a hint of Caernarfon-style angular towers.

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Ask about free entry if you are 60 and over or 16 and under and live in Wales.

Entrance Charge

Adults £3.00 Reduced Rate £2.60

Family Ticket £8.60 (admits 2 adults & all children under 16)

Children under 5 FREE

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Prices valid until 31st March 2010. Assistance dogs only. No smoking.

Opening Times

Last admission 30 mins before closing. 1 Apr-31 Oct 09: Daily 10am-5pm At all other times this monument will be open but unstaffed between 10am-4pm